How can one deal with the three problems related to growing up in a non-Sunni family while adhering to the Sunni madhhab, namely: advising and inviting one's parents without causing them harm, the issue of marrying a non-Sunni relative and its impact on raising children, and dealing with tribal affiliation and its relationship to personal identity and social relations?
It is advisable to be patient in times of tribulation and to thank Allah for the blessing of guidance, remembering that this world is fleeting and the Hereafter is eternal. It is also recommended to read the biographies of prophets and righteous people to emulate their patience in the face of harm, and to be keen on acquiring beneficial knowledge, associating with the righteous, and cooperating with them in inviting people to Allah. If necessary, migration to preserve one's religion is obligatory. There is no disobedience in refusing to marry someone you do not desire, and you have the right to marry whomever you wish, even if your family does not approve or attend. There is no harm in not disclosing your affiliation with a particular tribe to avoid embarrassment; equivocation is permissible in this regard without outright lying.
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